3 October 2012

The beauty of fashion and the core behind the withstanding
obsession it creates lies in its ability to create pure ideals of wonderment.
Those wow moments that make you gasp, as you remember why you stand behind and
defend this continually shocking, constantly evolving source of un-tameable
creative energy. The innovators and inventors behind these gasp worthy moments
are the ones, who send models down a catwalk via an escalator, the ones who
incorporate bee keeping headwear, eclectic arrays of oversizing, and an over-all
desire to deliver something different and boundary pushing. Spring 2013
Ready-to-Wear Paris gave us three key players in this game called fashion, the
identities who are able to consistently reinvent their design approach, while
maintaining their brand’s key fundamentals. A fresh take on 60s’ inspired New
York City, eccentric portrayals of disconnected subtlety, intimate conceptualisation,
a new approach to transportation and wholehearted adaptation of nature’s
inspiration, Paris gave us, JACOBS for VUITTON, LAGERFELD for CHANEL and BURTON
for MCQUEEN!

20 September 2012

Stripped down to the bare essentials, the program for Marc
Jacob’s latest collection was a direct reflection of the minimalism, but ever
so powerful show that was to come. An artistic display at the completely
opposite end of the spectrum from his last collection, Jacob’s drew inspiration
form the pinnacle of New York magic. Think icy blonde hair, deep dark eyes and
iconic black stockings, a tribute to the legendary Factory and it’s most
infamous ‘it’ girl, Edie Sedgwick! Lead by a black and white clad Ruby Jean,
the army of models tramped down the runway proving not only the powerful of the
understated, but also the pure ingenious of Marc Jacobs. Simplicity with the
backbone of slightly tragic glamour, this collection was proof that fashion’s
power lies in it’s ability to tell a story, and this season, Marc Jacob’s proved
the fabulously eccentric memory of Andy Warhol’s super star lives on!

19 September 2012

Casual, understated and nonchalant chic, with subtle
undertones of killer glam rock! Spring Summer 2013, is kicking some serious
arse and we’ve not even at my favourite city yet! Before we dive feet first
into the second half, here’s my little recap of what went down in NYC and
London.

Alexander WANG.

Black lights, an iridescent glow and Wang’s interpretation
of, “Pulling the garments apart.” It was structure in its newest, most
intricate form, equal parts experimental and functionality all depicted through
the light and shade of black and white.

Helmut LANG.

Adapting their statement staple of ultra cool, asymmetrical
draping in neutral specific tones, Helmut Lang evolved the stereotype through
the exploration of soft peaches and pastel blues. It was laid back and
understated in a newer, looser form.

ACNE.

Romantically undone with a sense of rustic dishevelment, the
Acne collection was all dusty tones, parachute skirts and printed muscle
tees…and wasn’t it fantastic! Maintaining the tough edge of the Acne girl, the
collection enabled her to adapt to a new form of brilliance. This is how I
would love to dress ALL THE TIME! And seriously, what’s cooler than a printed
MUSIC tee!

MULBERRY.

Sickly sweet in the most Mulberry of ways, the Spring Summer
collection came complete with muted golds, soft sweet metallics and perfect
preened poodles.